Leader-Level Diplomacy, ISIS Strikes, and a Fraud Reckoning

Patriot Dispatch is your no-nonsense briefing on the stories shaping America’s security, sovereignty, and everyday life—without the spin, the jargon, or the excuses.Each episode breaks down three major headlines and connects them to what they mean for working Americans: who’s making decisions, who’s dodging accountability, and what it costs when leaders hesitate. You’ll hear straight talk on foreign policy and war, America’s military posture, border and law enforcement realities, government waste and fraud, and the cultural forces pushing the country in the wrong direction.In today’s episode: President Trump goes leader-to-leader—first with a direct call to Vladimir Putin, then a long-anticipated meeting with President Zelenskiy in Florida. The U.S. hits Islamic State targets in Nigeria and Syria, underscoring why America and its allies still do the hard jobs that keep the world safer. And federal investigators surge resources into Minnesota to unwind a major fraud scheme—proof that taxpayer dollars need protection and the law needs teeth.Hosted by Harlan Mercer—calm, direct, and unapologetically pro-American—Patriot Dispatch is built for listeners who want clarity, accountability, and a country that acts like a serious nation again. Follow, download, and share if you’re tired of the noise and ready for the signal.